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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 12:18 AM
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Some bucket seat problems

1993 Ford F250 351W E40D XLT
Alrighty, long story I traveled over a hour to pick up some bucket seats for my truck. And I should've checked them out more thoroughly. The passenger side has levers, so that works. The driver side however is electric. My truck did not come with electric seats, I installed bench seats (from the original bucket seats) stupidly might I add. Over 2 years ago. And from memory I dont recall it have any electrical connections, except for some connectors for the seatbelt.
When I got home, I checked them over. And numerous red flags popped up, #1 one of the labels says explorer, #2 seats were manufactured back in 1996, #3 I would not even begin to understand how to make this work with my truck. The lever to tilt the seat forward works, however to move back and forth it runs on a screw system. And I really do not want to drive over 2 hours (1 hour 1 way) to return a pair of seats I purchased for $100. I contacted the gentleman who sold them to me, and he swears up and down that they came from a F150.






I cannot check on my truck right now, because it as well is 1 hour away in the opposite direction.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 06:58 AM
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I'm not an expert here by any means, but I would probe that plug from the seat with some jumper wires from a 12 volt source. Find the ones that are hot and ground. You may only need those two to make the forward/back work. Again, not an expert here. Another member here can correct me if I'm wrong. I'm also sure one of the lead members can post up the wiring diagram for the power seats to help you track down wire colors and pin locations within the plug.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2024 | 05:47 PM
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the plug should have two power wires for the seat, than seat belt lock wires, and maybe air bag wires.
as far as explorer/F150, most seats are used in multiple vehicles. the difference would be mounting brackets.
and mounting brackets are easy to change. i have 69 caddy power leather seats in my 79 F350
 
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